Two years back when i was doing Panchkarma, the full import of the ubiquitous Khichdi came upon me. We were being wrung out with massages and bitter drinks and the purging is the most intense experience in recent years. No candida or gut bacteria could have survived it: the first...
3 Superpowers of Turmeric
Not so long ago, if you hurt yourself in India, someone would just take fresh turmeric juice and apply it on the wound and...
Auburn: After the Gold Rush
The Courthouse at Auburn stands above the town, visible from the highway, almost inviting you to explore the city.
Back in the days of 1840's,...
Forever Young: 91 Going On 19
On the peaceful tree lined street of Kolhapur, I am introduced to a sprightly young man with curious eyes and a quick smile- he...
Between Ekadashis: Week 4 & 5
Ekadashi (11th day of moon) had me up at 3.30 and Rejilal, the manager of Organic Villa drove me to the beautiful 2000 year...
Sun in a bowl
A soup for all seasons
This simple one bowl dish always brings on a smile as almost every time i have made it, it gets...
An Ekadashi to Remember
Touch and goA?
I could not take my eyes off the spectacular emerald green at the hangout of the three- Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal...
About Me
Food has defined my life: one side of the family is gluttonous and has some wickedly good cooks- specially my uncles and every meal is a discovery in flavours. The other side is austere, minimal and happy to eat a set balanced menu everyday… Read More
